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Tang Soo Do Student Manual Contents Meaning of Tang Soo Do ...... 3 Brief History ...... 3 Development in Early Ages ...... 3 Medieval Development ...... 3 Equipment...... 3 Purpose of Tang Soo Do Training ...... 4 Five Codes of Tang Soo Do ...... 4 Tenets of Tang Soo Do ...... 4 Fourteen Attitude Requirements to Master Tang Soo Do ...... 4 Rules and Procedures in the Dojang ...... 5 Rules in General ...... 5 Salutation ...... 5 Do Bahk and Dee ...... 5 Warm Up ...... 5 Basic Actions ...... 6 Upon Entering the Dojang ...... 6 Starting Class ...... 6 During Class ...... 6 Dismissing Class ...... 7 Meaning of the American Flag ...... 7 Meaning of Korean Flag ...... 8 Belt System ...... 9 Symbolism of the Belt System ...... 9 Do Bahk (Uniform) Code ...... 9 Folding ...... 10 Promotion Test Rules ...... 10 Promotion Requirements ...... 11 Required Terminology ...... 11 General Terminology: ...... 11 Commands in Class ...... 12 Basic Stances ...... 12 Basic Hand Techniques ...... 13 Basic Kick Techniques ...... 13 Hyungs ...... 14 Tenets ...... 14 Anatomy ...... 14 Numbers ...... 14 Forms ...... 14 Required One Step/Kick Step ...... 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual
Meaning of Tang Soo Do Literally translated, the word “Tang” means T’ang Dynasty of China which reflects the shared cultural background between China and Korea (617‐907 AD). “Soo” means hand but it implies fist, punch, strike or defense, etc., and “Do” means art. Thus, “Tang Soo Do” means the Korean classical martial art which was influenced by the T’ang method of martial art.
Brief History The exact origin of Tang Soo Do, as well as any of the martial arts in general, is obscure, though there are a number of historical theories. However, the most credible and traditional view is that martial arts originated not in any one country, but in almost all parts of the globe, as they were needed by primitive people.
Development in Early Ages The ancestral art of Korean Tang Soo Do can be traced back to the period of the three kingdoms. At that time, Korea was divided into three kingdoms.
Koguryo was founded 37 BC in Northern Korea. The Silla Dynasty was founded in 57 BC in the southeast peninsula, and Paekche was founded in 18 BC.
After a long series of wars, the Silla Dynasty united the three kingdoms in 668 AD. During this period of time the primitive martial arts were very popular in warfare. This is evidenced by mural paintings, tuins and remains, which depicted Tang Soo Do in those days.
Among the three kingdoms, the Silla Dynasty was most famous for its development of martial arts. A corps formed by young aristocrats who were called “Hwa Rang Dan” was the major group who developed those arts. These warriors were instrumental in unifying the peninsula as the new Silla Dynasty (668 AD – 935 AD), and furnished many of the early leaders of that dynasty. Most Korean Martial Arts trace their heritage to this group. The names of some groups and arts reflect this, such as Hwa Rang Do or Hwa Soo Do. Our Five Codes of Tang Soo Do, originated by Won Kwang, a monk, are part of their heritage.
Medieval Development The unified Silla Kingdom was overthrown by a warlord, Wang Kun, in 918 AD and a new kingdom called “Koryo” lasted for 475 years. In 1932 AD the New Kingdom, Yi Dynasty, succeeded and lasted about 500 years. Approximately a thousand year period elapsed between the two dynasties. Tang Soo Do became very popular among the military society. However, most importantly this art also became very popular with the general public. In those days it was called Kwon Bop, Tae Kyun, Soo Bahk, Tang Soo, etc.
The very first complete martial arts book was written at this time. This book is called “Mooyae Dobo Tongji.” It was written in 1790 AD and contained illustrations that substantiate the theory that “Soo Bahk Ki,” the formal name of Tang Soo Do, had quickly developed into a sophisticated art of combat techniques.
Equipment 1. Uniform 2. Protective Gear 3. Weapons as required by rank Page 3 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Purpose of Tang Soo Do Training 1. SELF‐DEFENSE We protect our lives and possessions from injustice and danger. 2. HEALTH We promote our physical health and enjoy strong bodies and sound minds through rigorous training. 3. BETTER PERSON We strive to be of better character through endurance, hard work, and the help of God.
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do The five codes of Tang Soo Do apply to all members and are meant to assist the Tang Soo Do practitioner. All members are required to know them as required by rank.
1. Loyalty to country 2. Obedience to parents 3. Honor friendship 4. I will always finish what I start 5. In fighting, choose with sense and honor
Tenets of Tang Soo Do Integrity Concentration Perseverance Respect and Obedience Self‐Control Humility Indomitable Effort
Fourteen Attitude Requirements to Master Tang Soo Do 1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment. 2. Serious approach. 3. All‐out effort. 4. Maintain regular and constant practice. 5. Practice basic techniques all the time. 6. Regularly spaced practice sessions. 7. Always listen and follow the direction of instructor or seniors. 8. Do not be overly ambitious. 9. Frequently inspect your own achievements. 10. Always follow a routine training schedule. 11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned. 12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well. 13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this. 14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.
Page 4 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Rules and Procedures in the Dojang Rules in General Arrive at least fifteen minutes before the class is scheduled to start. Salute the American flag when entering and leaving the Dojang. Avoid taking part in loud or controversial activities. Students should remain silent, especially during forms and free sparring. Warm up prior to class. Do not chew gum or smoke. Wear a clean uniform with no markings except as indicated by your school. Observe the rules of the Dojang to the best of your ability. All students should take part in cleaning the Dojang since a high degree of cleanliness must be maintained. Students should notify their instructor in advance of any absence. Salutation Much importance should be attached to the salutation which is an integral part of training in Tang Soo Do. Members should bow to their instructor, to senior members and also to their opponents. They should not lose self‐control, prudence, or composure. Before and after exercise or contest, the participants should turn around, adjust their uniform, and bow to their opponent or instructor. The sole purpose of bowing is to show one another courtesy and respect.
While seated on the floor, members should keep a proper posture conducive to health. Hands should be placed on the knees, the back should be straight, and the legs should be crossed in front with the feet tucked beneath the thighs.
During practice members should observe proper protocol and orderliness. The Dojang should always be kept clean, in order, and well ventilated.
Do Bahk and Dee Members should exercise care in keeping their Do Bahk clean and pressed at all times. It is important to give a good impression of our art. A neat appearance is important in this respect. A high degree of cleanliness should always be maintained among members. Members should take care to pay respect to their bodies and keep themselves clean. Fingernails and toenails should be clipped and kept short to prevent injury while fighting. All Do Bahk will be folded properly upon entering and leaving the Dojang.
The Dee should never be washed. The soil that is created through the rigors of training represents one’s hard work and dedication toward perfecting their art. It is widely believed that the original practitioners of Martial Arts started with a white rope and were only considered to have mastered their skills when the rope turned black, hence, the term Black Belt was created.
Warm Up Warm‐up exercises should be practiced by members prior to training in order to prepare the body and mind. An unprepared body could be strained under the rigorous Tang Soo Do exercises. When training is terminated, students should relax themselves with a series of exercises to help them return to a calm and normal state.
Page 5 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Basic Actions In order to promote improvement in skill, one must learn the basic actions and practice them constantly until they are perfected. Concentration and work must also be expended by students to perfect the various forms, in order to promote themselves. Through forms and basic actions, precise and accurate techniques will result. It should be remembered all Tang Soo Do techniques depend on basic actions and forms. Learn them properly and apply them in your free fighting.
Upon Entering the Dojang Students entering, in either Do Bohk or street clothes, should salute the American flag and bow to the instructor on the floor as soon as they enter the Dojang, again to show courtesy and respect, not superiority.
Starting Class Students will line up according to rank and seniority. The higher ranking member will be on the right. Instructor will take a position in the front center of the class. The highest ranking member in the class will call the commands:
Cha Ryut Attention Kukgi Bae Rye Salute the American flag Ba Ro Return Muk Yum Prayer, thought, meditation Ba Ro Return – called by the instructor Cha Ryut Attention SA Bom Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 4th Dan Pu Sa Bom Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 3rd Dan Kyo Sa Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 2nd Dan Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to instructor During Class Proper respect and discipline shall be maintained at all times.
When the chief instructor of the school or a high ranking guest enters the Dojang, the instructor on the floor or highest ranking member in the class should call the class to attention and have the class bow. After respect has been paid, the class should return to training immediately.
When a student comes to class late, he should wait until he is recognized by the instructor, then approach them, bow, and get permission to join the class.
When a student must leave the class, they should first receive permission from the instructor.
Page 6 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Dismissing Class As in the beginning of the class, students line up according to rank. The senior member gives the following commands:
Cha Ryut Attention Kukgi Bae Rye Salute the American flag Ba Ro Return Muk Yum Prayer, thought, meditation Ba Ro Return Cha Ryut Attention SA Bom Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 4th Dan Pu Sa Bom Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 3rd Dan Kyo Sa Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 2nd Dan Pu KyoSa Nim E Kyung Yet Bow to the 1st Dan
When the command to bow to the instructor is given, all members say with clarity, “Ko Map Sum Ni Da” (thank you sir) to the instructor.
Class instructor or senior member may call: “Five Tang Soo Do Codes.” The entire class recites the five codes together loudly and clearly: 1. Loyalty to country; 2. Obedience to parents; 3. Honor friendship; 4. I will always finish what I start; 5. In fighting choose with sense and honor.
Then, all members should call “Tang Soo” with right fist raised. When instructor dismisses the class, the senior member takes over and says: “face the Black Belt,” and “Kyung Yet to the Black Belts.”
After giving any comments to the class or any warnings, the senior member arranges the class members for cleaning detail. Then he may dismiss the class.
Meaning of the American Flag Thirteen (13) stripes stand for the Thirteen Original Colonies. The red stripes represent bloodshed in our fight for freedom. The white stripes stand for unity and brotherhood. The blue represents the battlefields. The fifty stars represent the fifty United States of America.
Page 7 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Meaning of Korean Flag Note: We share this knowledge simply out of recognition that our history, as best recounted, has Tang Soo Do originating in Korea. In no way do these philosophies influence the instruction that takes place at this karate school.
TAE KEUK KI, the Korean Flag, symbolizes much of the thought, philosophy and mysticism of the orient. The symbol is called “TAE KEUK” and the flag itself is called “TAE KEUK KI.” Dedicated on the center of the flag is a circle divided equally and in perfect balance. The circle itself represents the absolute or the essential unity of all beings.
Red
Heaven Water
Fire Earth
Blue
The upper red section is called YANG and the lower blue section is UM (YIN). This is the ancient symbol of the creation of the universe, day and night, light and dark, construction and destruction, masculine and feminine, active and passive, hot and cold and so on. The central thought is the TAE KEUK, indicates that while there is a constant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is also balance and harmony.
The thought of TAE KEUK, call UM (YIN)‐YANG philosophy, has influenced all the fields of oriental cultures such as philosophy, logic, science and military strategy along with the martial arts. The ancient oriental philosophers viewed the universe as a place in which harmony could be attained by the reconciliation of opposing forces. One such force, YANG, is associated with expansion and separation, and the other, UM (YIN), with contraction and assimilation. These opposites continually balance and complement each other. This thought taught martial arts the wisdom of using nonviolence against violence, soft against hard, circle against straight line and so on.
The three bars at each corner also carry the ideas of opposition and balance. The three unbroken lines stand for heaven; the opposite three broken bars represent Earth. At the lower left corner of the flag, bars symbolize fire; the opposite bars symbolize water.
Page 8 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Belt System Grade Belt 10th Gup White Belt White Belt with 1 black stripe 9th Gup Yellow Belt Yellow Belt with 1 black strip 8th Gup Orange Belt 7th Gup Orange Belt with 1 white stripe 6th Gup Green Belt 5th Gup Green Belt with 1 white stripe 4th Gup Brown Belt 3rd Gup Brown Belt with 1 white stripe 2nd Gup Red Belt 1st Gup Red Belt with 1 white stripe Cho Dan Bo Dark Blue Belt (Black Belt Candidate) Cho Dan Black Belt Symbolism of the Belt System The symbolism of Tang Soo Do Gup belt system in its progression from white to black can be compared with the cycle of the seasons. Each color stands for a specific stage of achievement.
WHITE Beginner’s belt color. White represents a primitive stage of achievement. Thus, the seed as it lies dormant beneath the snows of winter. YELLOW The planted seed begins to sprout and make roots under the surface. ORANGE Orange represents new growth which appears in spring. Our Tang Soo Do knowledge begins to reveal itself. GREEN Green represents the speedy development of youth as summer arrives. BROWN Brown represents power, stability, agility, weight and wisdom. This is a stabilizing stage, both mentally and physically, analogous to the plants which curtail their growth and prepare to flower in late summer. RED Red represents blood, life, energy, attention and control. The student’s power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen. DARK BLUE Dark Blue represents maturity, respect, and honor. Our dark blue belt is given to the Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt candidate). They must now prepare mind and body for the final step needed to attain black belt. BLACK Black represents technique mastery, calmness, dignity, sincerity. Black Belt is the final stage of one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, we see that it is not only the end of one stage, but more importantly, the beginning of a path which leads up through the ranks of the higher black belts. Do Bahk (Uniform) Code “Do” means martial arts as Do in Tang Soo Do and “Bohk” means robe or training clothes. This type of Do Bohk is worn universally in most kinds of martial arts but its origin can be traced to 600 AD Korea. A mural painting from that age illustrates a warrior’s hunting scene. The warrior wears the Do Bohk style robe.
Page 9 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual The Do Bohk is not simple training clothing but traditionally has been treated and maintained in special ways as an instrument of achieving the goal of martial arts. Students should be aware of ways of cleaning, carrying and storing their Do Bohk.
The only markings placed on the Do Bohk shall be the school patch, national flags (Left arm shoulder Korean flag and right arm shoulder the American flag), appropriate trim and printing on the back to identify each individual school. Any other symbol, sign or lettering is not permitted on the Do Bahk without permission from the School.
Folding 1. Place jacket flat on back, fold sleeves inwards at seam towards center. Fold pants in half. Center on jacket with tie strings even with bottom edge of jacket. 2. Fold right and left sides of jacket inward to meet at center (covering pants), then fold the Do Bohk in half, lengthwise. 3. Fold the Do Bohk in half. 4. Fold belt evenly in half, wrap around Do Bohk and tie with overhead knot.
Promotion Test Rules I. General Rules: 1. The members of the School learn good character and Tang Soo Do techniques by showing respect between students. 2. Students qualified to take a test must be recommended by their chief instructor. 3. Students qualified to take a test must pay the test fee and their tuition must be up‐to‐date.
II. Promotional Qualification or Failure: 1. The School has the following belt ranks: Gup: 10th through 1st Gup Cho Dan Bo: Candidate for Black Belt Dan: 1st Dan through 9th Dan 2. Qualification for Gup Test: Instructor has the sole authority over all Gup and Dan promotions. Student must satisfy all test requirements as set forth by the instructor. 3. Qualification to test for 2nd Dan and above: 2nd Dan: minimum 2 years training after 1st Dan 3rd Dan: minimum 3 years training after 2nd Dan 4th Dan: minimum 4 years training after 3rd Dan 5th Dan: minimum 5 years training after 4th Dan 6th Dan: minimum 6 years training after 5th Dan 7th Dan: minimum 7 years training after 6th Dan
Page 10 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Promotion Requirements 1. Student must satisfactorily complete all physical requirements as set forth by the instructor. They must perform at their peak level and with utmost effort.
Note: These requirements vary from one age group to another for obvious developmental reasons.
The student may be questioned about the following: 2. Familiarity with basic Tang Soo Do terms, properties, fundamental techniques, rules of the studio and class training procedures. 3. Martial arts identification: Name of our style (art): Tang Soo Do Name of our School Name and rank of instructor 4. Basic terms (Sah Bum Nim, Kwan Chang Nim, Do Bahk, Dojang) and Korean terminology of all learned techniques.
Required Terminology The following are on hundred forty three important selected terms which all students may be tested on, once reviewed and discussed in class.
General Terminology: Tang Soo Do ...... The Art we are studying Sah Bum Nim ...... Instructor, teacher Dan ...... Black Belt Gup ...... Color Belt Dojang ...... Training hall or studio Do Bohk ...... Uniform Dee ...... Belt Sun Bae ...... Senior member Shim Sa Kwan Nim ...... Examiner Sim Sa ...... Testing both Gup and Dan Hu Bae ...... Junior member Kukgi ...... National flag Choon Bae WOon Dong ...... Warm‐up exercise Ki Cho Woon Dong ...... Basic techniques exercise Hyung ...... Form or pattern II Soo Sik Dae Ryun ...... One step sparring Ja Yu Dae Ryun ...... Free sparring Ho Sin Sul ...... Self‐defense Kyuck Pa ...... Breaking Ko Dan Ja ...... Senior Dan holder Yu Dan Ja ...... Dan holder Yu Gup Ja ...... Gup holder Cho Bo Ja ...... Beginner Page 11 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Mahk Kee ...... Block King Kyuck ...... Attack Ki Hap ...... Yell (Focus one’s mind and energy) Shi Sun ...... Focus of eyes Chung Shim ...... Galance Jung Kwon ...... Fore fist Kap Kwon ...... Back fist Jang Kwon ...... Heel of palm Soo Do ...... Knife hand Yuk Soo Do ...... Ridge hand Kwan Soo ...... Spear hand Soo Ki ...... Hand techniques Jok Ki ...... Foot techniques Cha Ki ...... Kick Ha Dan...... Low part Choong Dan...... Middle part Sang Dan ...... High part Ahp ...... Front Yup ...... Side Dwi ...... Back Commands in Class Cha Ryut ...... Attention Kukgi Bae Rye ...... Salute to flag Ba Ro ...... Return Muk Yum ...... Prayer/Thought/Meditation Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet ...... Bow to instructor Choon Bee ...... Ready Bahl Cha Ki Choon Bee ...... Reach for Kick Ahn Jo ...... Sit Shio ...... Relax or rest Shi Jak...... Begin Toro ...... Turn Dwi Ro Tora ...... Turn to Rear Ku Ryung ...... Command Ku Ryung E Mat Cho So ...... By the count Ku Ryung Up Shi ...... Without count Basic Stances Choon Bee Ja Seh ...... Ready stance Chun Kul Ja She ...... Fron stance Hu Kul Ja She ...... Fighting stance Kee MaJa She ...... Horse riding stance Sa Ko Rip Ja She ...... Side stance
Page 12 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Basic Hand Techniques Pahl Put Ki ...... Punch exercise, orse riding stance Ha Dan Mahk Ki ...... Low defense Choong Dan Kong Kyuck ...... Middle section defense Sang Dan Kong Kyuck ...... High punch Sang Dan Mahk Ki ...... High defense Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki ...... Inside/outside block Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki ...... Outside/inside block Choong Dan Hang Jim ...... Side punch Chun Kul Ssang Soo ...... Two hand block, front stance Hu Kul Ssang Soo ...... Two hand block, fighting stance Hu Kul Sang Dan Mahk Ki ...... High block, fighting stance Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki ..... High two hands X block Ssang Soo Ha DanMahk Ki ...... Low two hands x block Choong Dan Yup Mahk Ki ...... Side defense Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki ...... High knife hand block Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki ...... Low knife hand block Swan Soo Kong Kyuck ...... Spear hand punch Yuk Jin ...... Knife hand defense and reveres punch fighting stance Yuk Soo ...... Kinfe hand defense and reverse punch front stance Basic Kick Techniques Bahl Poto Oly Ki...... Front stretch kick Ahp Cha Ki ...... Front kick Yup Cha Ki ...... Side kick Yup Poto Oly Ki ...... Side stretch kick Tolly Cha Ki ...... Round house kick Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki ...... Spinning back kick Dwi Cha Ki ...... Straight back kick Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Ki ...... Crescent kick inside/outside Phakeso Ahnero Cha Ki ...... Crescent kick outside/inside Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki ...... Wheel kick Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki ...... Hook kick Cchik Ki ...... Axe kick Bit Cha Ki ...... Diagonal kick E Dan Ahp Cha Ki ...... Front jump kick E Dan Yup Cha Ki ...... Side jump kick E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki ...... Jumping round kick E Dan Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki ...... Jump spinning back kick
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Hyungs Numbers Sae kye Hyung II Bui ...... Basic form #1 (Chinese ...... Korean ...... English) Sae kye Hyung E Bu ...... Basic form #2 II ...... Hana ...... One Sae kye Hyung Sam Bu ...... Basic form #3 E ...... Tul ...... Two Pyung Ahn Cho Dan ...... Pyung Ahn form #1 Sam ...... Set ...... Three Pyung Ahn E Dan ...... Pyung form #2 Sah ...... Net ...... Four Pyung Ahn Sam Dan ...... Pyung Ahn form #3 Oh ...... Tasot ...... Five Pyung Ahn Sah Dan ...... Pyung Ahn form #4 Yuk ...... Yosot ...... Six Pyung Ahn Oh Dan ...... Pyung Ahn form #5 Chil ...... IIgol ...... Seven Bassai ...... Bassai form Pal ...... Yodol ...... Eight Sip Soo ...... Sip Soo form Ku ...... Ahop ...... Nine Bong Hyung II Bu ...... Staff form #1 Sip ...... Yol ...... TenRequired Bong Hyung E Bu ...... Staff form #2 Bong Hyung Sam Bu ...... Staff form #3 Forms Naihanchi Cho Dan ...... Naihanchi form #1 Pee Wee Group Tenets Ko Map Sum Ni Da Dan ...... Thank You Sae kye Hyung II Bu ...... Orange stripe Chung Shin Tong II ...... Concentration Sae kye Hyung E Bu ...... Green In Neh ...... Endurance Sae kye Hyung Sam Bu ...... Green stripe Kyum Son ...... Humility Pyung Ahn Cho Dan ...... Brown Chon Kyung ...... Respect Pyung Ahn E Dan ...... Brown stripe Pyung Ahn Sam Dan ...... Red Anatomy Pyung Ahn Sa Dan ...... Red stripe Pahl ...... Arm Pyung Ahn Oh Dan ...... Blue Bahl ...... Foot Bassai and Bong Hyung II Bu ...... Black Chu Mok ...... Fist Junior Group Mok ...... Neck Hur Ri ...... Waist Sae kye Hyung II Bu ...... Orange Da Ri ...... Leg Sae kye Hyung E Bu ...... Orange stripe Soo or Sohn ...... Hand Sae kye Hyung Sam Bu ...... Green Pahl Koop ...... Elbow Pyung Ahn Cho Dan ...... Green stripe Moo Roope ...... Knee Pyung Ahn E Dan ...... Brown I Ma ...... Forehead Pyung Ahn Sam Dan ...... Brown stripe Tuck ...... Chin Pyung Ahn Sa Dan ...... Red Myung Chi ...... Solar plexus Pyung Ahn Oh Dan ...... Red stripe In Choong ...... Philtrum Bassai (and) Bong Hyung II Bu ... Blue Dan Jun ...... Low abdomen Bong Hyung E Bu Ko Hwan ...... Groin (and) Naihanchi Cho Dan ...... Black
Page 14 of 15 World Martial Arts Academy Tang Soo Do Student Manual Teen and Adult Group Required One Step/Kick Step Teen and Adult Sae kye Hyung II Bu ...... Yellow Sae kye Hyung E Bu ...... Orange Orange belt ...... One and two Sae kye Hyung Sam Bu ...... Orange stripe Orange stripe ...... Three to five Pyung Ahn Cho Dan ...... Green Green belt ...... Six to eight Pyung Ahn E Dan ...... Green stripe Green stripe ...... Nine and ten Pyung Ahn Sam Dan ...... Brown Brown belt ...... Eleven to thirteen Pyung Ahn Sa Dan ...... Brown stripe Brown stripe ...... Fourteen and fifteen Pyung Ahn Oh Dan ...... Red Red belt ...... Sixteen to twenty Bassai (and) Bong Hyung II Bu ... Red stripe Red stripe ...... Twenty‐one to Bong Hyung E Bu (and) twenty‐five Naihanchi Cho Dan ...... Blue Blue belt (Cho Dan Bo) ...... Twenty‐six to thirty Sip Soo ...... Black
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